Serfontein on Bulls' bench

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Pretoria - Jan Serfontein will start on the bench against the Sharks on Saturday after Louis Fouche failed a late fitness test.

Meanwhile, Bulls coach Frans Ludeke said his team realised pulling off an away victory in Durban will not be easy, but it will significantly boost their chances of winning the SA Conference.

“It is a vital game for us,” said Ludeke.

“The Sharks are fresh and back at home and we know they are going to have a huge go at us, so it’s vital for us to be at our best.”

As the captain last year when the Bulls got a big hiding in Durban, by 32-10, Pierre Spies knows Saturday’s game will be no walk in the park, despite the Sharks struggling to get good results in the last month or so.

“It’s always tough against the Sharks. They scored a vital last win on tour to get their campaign back on track, while it’s always difficult to play them in Durban,” said Spies.

Bulls wing Bjorn Basson will earn his 50th Super Rugby cap in Durban on Saturday - he has played nine for the Cheetahs and 40 for the Bulls.

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